What is the purpose of the laser lights on highways?
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Highway green laser lights serve as "anti-fatigue laser lights." At night, these lights illuminate to remind drivers to stay alert and avoid drowsy driving. Additionally, they assist in monitoring speeding, illegal use of emergency lanes, accident-prone areas, various violations near ramps, and traffic flow. Below is how anti-fatigue laser lights work: 1. Highways often have straight roads with few fixed reference points, leading to monotonous driving actions and single-line vision. Prolonged driving under such conditions can cause drowsiness, especially in summer when high daytime temperatures deplete energy. Truck drivers frequently undertake long-distance night trips, increasing the risk of fatigue driving, which has become a key focus for highway traffic authorities to prevent and penalize. 2. Laser lights are installed to stimulate drivers through changing light patterns, alleviating visual fatigue caused by uniform driving environments. After multiple on-site inspections and discussions, highway police positioned these lights on relatively straight sections prone to fatigue driving. The lasers are adjusted to ensure sufficient brightness while providing visual impact. They operate in continuous or strobe modes with a range of 2 kilometers. 3. Laser lights are just one of many anti-fatigue measures employed by highway police. Other measures include flashing warning lights and reflective strips. Ultimately, preventing fatigue driving relies more on raising driver awareness and ensuring adequate rest.
